FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
July 20, 2023
Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in Bonavista Bay
DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear (tuck, bar seine and trap) will close on July 21, 2023, at 2200 hours in Bonavista Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 5).
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-155 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-157 comes into effect on July 21, 2023.
“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en
If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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For information, contact:
Terri Healey
A/ Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 685-0344
Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca